15+ year background in the laboratory sciences. I began my journey out of college in an entry level position. This motivated me to set goals and to improve upon my skills. With hard work and dedication, I've been able to obtain numerous promotions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Research & Development Specialist IHC
Norton Healthcare- CPA
03.2021 - Current
Onboard new Antibodies and Probes for Patient testing
Prepare Laboratory for CAP Inspection/Approval
Write and ensure that Policies are upheld
Order Supplies & In charge of Inventory
LEAD HISTOTECHNOLOGIST
Norton Healthcare
01.2017 - 03.2021
Lead responsibility in directing all employees on the night shift with various duties
Performing histological and immuno-histochemical duties
Cutting frozen sections at off site hospitals.
HISTOTECHNOLOGIST
Norton Healthcare
01.2014 - 01.2017
Duties include: Processing surgical specimens, embedding, cutting sections of processed tissue to produce slides for diagnosis, immunohistochemistry and special stains.
Off-site Frozen Sections
IHC/Special Stains
PATHOLOGY GROSS TECH
Norton Healthcare
01.2013 - 01.2014
Gross and audibly dictate GYN and non-GYN specimens
Accession Specimens
Histological Duties
IHC
HISTOLOGY ASSISTANT
Norton Healthcare
01.2008 - 01.2013
Accession specimens
Perform cytological preparations
Cut frozen sections
Staining slides.
Education
Masters of Science - Physiology and Biophysics
University Of Louisville
Louisville, KY
05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Berea College
Berea, KY
07.2008
Skills
Proficient in IHC
CAP Inspection Knowledgeable
Policy Writing
Knowledgeable with Leica Bond III
Leica Peloris
Pathology Grossing
Cytology
Specimen and sample preparation
Laboratory Personnel Management
Data collection and analysis
Specimen handling
Research and analysis
Lab safety
Certification
Histotechnologist (HTL), 2014
QIHC, 2018
Research
Research Assistant, 01/2007, 2007, Under Dr. Jim Pauly, Head Researcher/Mentor (June 2007-August 2007). Researched dopamine transporters in a "two-hit" rat model for the study of a cause for Parkinson's disease.
Master Candidacy Research Assistant, 2010, 2013, Under Dr. Irving Joshua and Dr. Walter Rodriguez (2010-2013). Researching the effects of oxidative stress in mediating arterial dysfunction in type II diabetic mice.
Publications
Walter E. Rodriguez-Alvarez, Rasheed Lawal, Clarissa Harris, Brianna Williams, ASO Adeagbo, Irving G. Joshua, and Suresh C. Tyagi. Role of Oxidative Stress in Arterial Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. FASEB J. March 17, 25:641.4, 2011.
Walter E. Rodriguez-Alvarez, Phani Kumar, Rasheed Lawal, Clarissa Harris, Brianna Williams, ASO Adeagbo, Suresh C. Tyagi, and Irving G. Joshua. Mechanisms of Aortic Stiffness in Salt-Sensitive Hypertension. FASEB J. March 17, 25:640.14, 2011.
Walter E. Rodriguez-Alvarez, Rasheed Lawal, Nikita Perumal, Clarissa Harris, Brianna Williams, Ayotunde Adeagbo, and Irving G. Joshua. The Effects of an Herbal Extract SPOO2P on Vascular Relaxation Responses. FASEB J. March 17, 25:640.15, 2011.
References
Sheron Lear, Research & Development, 502-736-4394
Marilyn Townsend, HTL, 502-435-3848
Tamira Cousette, 678-687-3788
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
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saturday
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morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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